Gardeny setting off the A9 motorway between Perpignan and Barcelona, with perks like a gift shop and playground for the kiddos.

Packed in a hurry? Augment your wardrobe (or start over completely) with a stop at El Centre del Món (2 mins away).

Ideal spot in the centre, steps from Perpignan Cathedral and a 15-min drive from the Mediterranean.

A pretty, colourful space in the centre of town - but certainly close enough to the sea, too.

Steps from the beach with a soothing spa at your fingertips. Ready, set, me-time.

Tucked away within stunning Mediterranean parkland and perfectly placed close to the sea + the centre (win-win, right?).

The dependability of a chain hotel meets the quirkiness of an independent boutique.

Nearby Espace Liberté leisure centre boasts everything from a pub to an ice rink (maybe do the pub after, depending on your skating skill level).

Hospitable digs right off the motorway, with several restaurants nearby.

Free WiFi satisfies both biz travelers and social media addicts.

Onsite GourmetBar has great burgers and other tasty eats.

Witness history as your neighbor: your flat is at the foot of the Cité, a UNESCO-protected fortification around for quite a long while.

Friendly accommodations ideally situated 10 minutes from the airport and 5 from the heart of Carcassonne.

In the vineyard-y heart of the Languedoc Roussillon region, with wineries galore. Free WiFi helps you map out a plan.